Lincoln-Way North to Present "Sound of Music"

Lincoln-Way North High School students are bringing one of Rogers & Hammerstein’s most beloved musicals to the stage this month as they present The Sound of Music as their spring musical.

“The Sound of Music really speaks to cast members and audiences alike,” said Lincoln-Way North choral director Christina Shoemaker. “It is a musical with an important message: stand up for what you believe in and fight for what you know is right.”

Based on an inspiring true story, The Sound of Music tells the story of Maria, a postulant who proves too high-spirited for the religious life and is dispatched to serve as a governess for seven children of a widowed naval captain.

“The students have enjoyed preparing this charming classic,” said Shoemaker, “and we are all looking forward to sharing its message with our audiences.”

Area residents will have three opportunities to see The Sound of Music – 7 p.m. March 31, April 1 and April 2 at Lincoln-Way North High School, 19900 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort.

Tickets are $9 each and may be purchased at the door or by downloading a ticket order form from www.lwnmusic.org. For more information, call 815-534-3065.

Cast in the musical are:

Koryn Lucenti as Maria Rainer

Mitch Esposito as Captain von Trapp

Camille Semanic as Mother Abbess

Jessica Burrus as Liesl von Trapp

David Blakeman as Friedrich von Trapp

MaryClaire Vuckovich as Louisa von Trapp

Michael Lanigan as Kurt von Trapp

Katie Conterio as Brigitta von Trapp

Libby Doubrawa as Marta von Trapp

Mike Faloona as Rolf Gruber

Molly Fitzgerald as Elsa

Christian Gorski as Max

Moira Quealy as Sister Berthe

JoeyLauren Jiracek as Sister Margaretta

Liz Paschka as Sister Sophia

Morgan Boman as Frau Schmidt

Chris Harvey as Franz

Eli Ramirez as Admiral von Schreiber

John Clifford as Herr Seller

Jordan Bell as Baron Elberfeld

Cast in the Nun’s Chorus are: Brandy Benak, Molly Ciszek, Maddie Conover, Anna D’Amore, Emilee Gerk, Kim Krzebiot, Angela Rehm, Rachel Rehm, Katie Sheehan, Sarah Sheehan, Ali Stachowicz and Lauren Vitiritti.

Chorus members include: Alec Arvia, Josh Bolz, Katie Brent, Emily Chathas, Alec Chase, Victoria Clifford, Candice Corsi, Emily Chudzik, Thomas Gaertig, Sarah Geekie, Kelly Gutrich, Rebecca Johnson, Hannah Kaye, Susan Liva, Constantina Makris, Nicole Maranto, Briana Ost, Marisa Piotrowski, Angie Romero, Omobola Rotibi, Savanna Steck, Scott Stolarz and Derek Yahnke.

Orchestra pit members include: Rachel Anderson, Marty Beebe, Taylor Beekman, Meaghan Berry, Stephanie Bulthuis, Katie Christopher, Chris Cranston, Zach Delegatto, Sarah Hastings, Irene Larson, Dana McGillivray, Melissa McKalip, Ryan McKalip, Richie Prokop, Eli Ramirez, Angela Rehm, Michael Rehm, Katherine Reynolds, Drake Sands, Marie Schlomas, Billy Sherman, Kyle Stanuch, Monica Tanouye and Brett Wiltjer.

Stage crew members are: Diana Allen, Jordan Amedio, Kaitlyn Bicknell, Megan Blomberg, Lewis Cafaro, Ellen Cullen, Bridget Curtin, Brody Gaffney, Kenny Hiemer, Michelle Housh, Jake Ives, Sydney Johnston, Michelle Petersen, Mary Reber and Maeryl Timola.